Lower Extremity Review
NeoRelief for Pain is a 97% natural pain relief gel with specially formulated botanicals and minerals, providing an alternative to NSAIDs and/or narcotics. The topical gel is gentle, clear, non-staining, and odorless; it is easily absorbed and alcohol free.
Konica Minolta ultrasound systems provide the power, clarity, functionality, and ease-of-use to support ultrasound-guided procedures. According to the company, the SONIMAGE HS1 Compact Ultrasound System and the SONIMAGE MX1 Portable Ultrasound System are designed with superior image quality and…
Diabetes-related chronic and non-healing wounds are a leading cause of limb amputation in the United States. Due to the complex nature of these wounds, proper clinical treatment has been limited. Now, for what they say is the first time, faculty in the University of Connecticut (UConn) Biomedical Engineering Department…
Mobile Measures is a mobile app that offers physical therapists and other providers access to outcome performance measures that assess fall risk, risk of hospitalization, frailty, and more. The app guides users to the best test for more than 40 different patient populations…
The repetitive impact that is experienced upon collision with the ground may be related to running injuries but is modifiable. Lower-impact running can be achieved by receiving biofeedback in response to the peak tibial acceleration, but when are runners adapting to lower-impact running?
By the Biomechanics of Human Movement research group of Ghent University
Patients who have fragility fractures may experience a disruption of their responsibilities as caregivers to family members and others who depend on them. The purpose our study was to examine how caregiving responsibilities were associated with, and possibly impacted by, the fracture experience and the resulting management of bone health.
By Joanna Sale, PhD
Do certain kinds of physical activity (PA) help children develop motor skills better than others? To find out, researchers from East Carolina University used data from 342 children who had taken part in the 2012 National Youth Fitness Survey to look at specific kinds of PA and motor skill development in preschool-aged children.
Nearly 1 out of every 2 US adults will be obese by 2030, and nearly 1 in 4 will be severely obese, according to estimates published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers used 1993-2016 data on 6.3 million US adults who participated in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to project the prevalence of different body-mass index (BMI) categories through 2030.
The use of trekking poles while walking has been around for decades, having originated in Finland as a way for skiers to maintain fitness off season. Since then, pole walking has been capitalized and expanded upon as the health benefits of this total body workout have been recognized, and in recent years has gained in popularity in the US.
One of the complications of peripheral neuropathy is a lack of sensation in the feet. This, in turn, can cause difficulties with gait and balance, as well as increased fall risk. As a means of addressing these issues, Lars Oddsson, PhD, developed a neuroprosthesis, called Walkasins, to replace the lost sensation.
By Laura Fonda Hochnadel
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 (brought on by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, SARS-COV-2), has now touched every continent, save Antartica. The World Health Organization (WHO) is now estimating the global death toll will reach 400,000 by mid-June, with no end in sight.
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Samuel Hubbard Kicks for women are where minimalism meets laidback style. These shoes have perforated details and super-light soles, which are fabricated from XL EXTRALIGHT, a moldable, closed-cell foam material with a soft-touch, to provide stability, cushioning, durability, and flexibility. Triple-density memory foam insoles feature comfortable Poron under a layer of silky-smooth leather.
Whether a patient is hitting the trails, running a few miles after work, or lining up for their next race, the Run+ Ultralight Micro Socks from Icebreaker provide an optimal balance of comfort and lightweight breathability. This sock’s technical fabric blend combines soft merino wool (60%) with nylon (38%) for durability, and a touch of Lycra (2%) for active stretch and shape retention.
OPTP has published the 17th volume of its annual consumer healthcare catalog. The new catalog features products, tools, and resources in the following 14 categories: balance, core strength and stability, foam roller therapy, foot therapy, hand therapy, McKenzie Method, movement therapy, myofascial and trigger points, Pilates and yoga, resistance exercise, stretching, taping, therapy essentials, and training and conditioning.
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